We start with our standard 500 Brinell full size IPSC silhouette target which is 18" wide, by 30" tall. The body is 24" tall, the head is an additional 6" x 6", to get to 30". On the back of this, we welded two tabs that allow us to mount a removable 1" diameter solid round bar. We then have an 8" diameter target on a bracket that can slide left to right on the round bar. This enables the person calling the shots (no pun intended) to be able to expose any amount of the terrorist he that he/she chooses to, varying the degree of shot difficulty. The round can be positioned all the way to either side, or at any point in between.

The 8" round also has an adjustable bracket mounted on the back of it. Depending on which set of bolt holes you use, the 8" round will fall down and out of sight, or it will react, but stay up where it can be shot again. The "stay up" feature eliminates the need to reset the target after every shot. The fall down feature is great for competitions, where you want there to be no question as to whether or not the target was hit. In either case, frequent re-painting will ultimately tell the tale. There are two set collars included, so you can "lock" the target in place. This would be necessary if you wanted to be sure that all your shooters had the same shot to make.

This target utilizes our standard post and base combination, putting the top of the shoulder at 5’ tall. There is a structural tube base, with a structural tube post. The post telescopes on to the top of the base, and on to a tube mounted on the back of the target. You can shoot the post tube anyplace (except at ground level) and you will still be able to slide it off of the target. Usually, if the overlapping area isn’t protected, a misplaced round will dent both tubes, eliminating the possibility of sliding the outer one off of the inner one.

In passing, I need to mention that if you need different silhouette shapes, the most difficult part is letting us know exactly what it is you want. We do lots of custom cutting. While one of a kind is pricey, several units we can do relatively inexpensively. Give us a try. I’m betting you’ll be glad you did.

The head shot overall area is 3.5" wide x 1.75" tall, with the "eye" area 1" x 3.5", and the "nose" area 1.25" wide and .75" tall. Chest is a 5" diameter circle. That's why we call it a precision rifle target!

Target doors are available in two different thicknesses. Specify Standard Duty for .223 and pistol, or Heavy Duty for .308, 300 Win Mag, etc. It should be mentioned that the door material is EXACTLY the same for the standard and heavy duty doors. The reason we make two different weights of doors is, a .223 won't reliably open the heavy doors, and a .308 slams the standard doors so hard they bounce shut. If you are sniping with a .338 Lapua, please call so we can quote you prices on a more heavy duty silhouette, and MUCH heavier doors.

WE KNOW THAT THIS TARGET WILL BE ABUSED, and probably shot much closer than a sniper should be shooting it. Just like paper targets, the doors should be considered an expendable part, and when they start getting pretty shot up, please call and order replacements. As it is, the doors are interchangeable so you can put the bottom on top, and vice versa.

With typical MGM simplicity, we use an IPSC target with an 8" hole in the chest. With accuracy development in mind, the object is to shoot through the hole and hit the hinged plate in the back. When this is successfully accomplished, you'll see a fluorescent red "flag" at the shoulder of the target. The target plate hinge is on an angle such that, after it is shot, gravity will close the door. Again, you have no resetting of the targets. You may want to paint the target plate the same fluorescent red, and for a real challenge for your shooters, designate the remainder of the body as a "no shoot". Simple, fun, effective, and gratifying bargain.

When the target is hit the swinging motion of the target moved the white plastic down and the orange plastic up, so the shooter (and the range officer) get an eye full of orange. No question about whether or not the target is hit, no whining. View a short 500kb video of the Flash Target in action. We know a .223 caliber bullet will effectively activate this target out to 400 yards. We have actually shot it at 550 yards in the MGM 3 Gun, but at those yardages, regardless of caliber of rifle, you need a spotter. This target was used in the 2002 USPSA 3 Gun Nationals in the “Bolt Rifle” stages, out to as far as 700 yards and continues to be used in most major 3-guns. Note: The vertical flatbar that the target is connected to has been turned sideways, so the bullet can no longer go through the thickness of the flatbar. The bushing that pivots on the SS shaft is still manufactured for grease zerks, so it swings easy.

At least one of our competitors has flattered us by making their imitation of this product. As always, it is my recommendation that you get your magnifying glass out, and look at all the details before you invest. If their product looks like it will give you better service and performance than ours, they have earned your business, and you've got no heartburn from us.

The MGM Dueling Tree is available in 4 or 6 target configurations. Our post is an angle iron. The target hinges are the same 1" solid round bar design we use on our plate racks, so I know they are good for a zillion rounds. And of course, we still use only 500 Brinell hardness steel for our targets. $571 and $680 respectively is a lot of money compared to Brand X, but my bet is you'll never have to replace these.

For rifle use you can purchase the armor plate option.

The two round target plates are different diameters, but the arms are nearly the same length, so it is only slightly heavier on the bottom than the top. The object is to get it to rotate completely around, in the fewest number of shots. Shooting the bottom target pushes the top target toward you. Shooting the top target as it begins to swing back gives it more momentum. You get the picture.

The focus required of the shooter is what makes this such a great tool. You not only have to hit the target, you have to hit it at the right time. And if you only shoot the bottom one (the larger one) it takes forever to get the full rotation.

That first night we shot it with pistol, but it is just as much fun with bird shot, OO Buck, or your rifle. With a .223, a 30 round mag, and 100 yards, you've got your work cut out for you, guaranteed. The down side is, you'll run out of ammo before you want to stop shooting it!

For your shooting pleasure (or frustration), the Double Swinger (part no. DS) is affordably priced, and as you would expect, the price includes the shipping charges.

The LOLLI-POPPER is the answer to the problem rifle shooters have with resetting long distance steel targets. In short, envision an 8" armor plate target mounted to a 36" flexible shaft, with a steel base approximately 4' x 4'. The base just sits on the dirt and doesn't require any anchorage of any kind. The entire unit weighs 46 pounds, and is shipped disassembled. 4" and 6" target sizes are also available.

How Does It Work? - Similar to our AUTO-POPPER spring loaded pistol target, the purpose of this target is to eliminate the need to send a runner 2-300 meters down range after every shooter to reset the steel. After every shot, the flexible shaft allows the target to move (assuming that the marksman hit the target). In a close range application of repeated hits on the target, it could move as much as 36" total, and if it is hit on the edge of the target, it will begin to move side to side. Usual movement will be 6-10", depending on range, caliber of bullet, etc.

What Will It Stand Up To? - During our testing, we shot the Double Lolli-popper from 30 yards with 1,000 rounds of .223, 20 rounds of 30.30, 60 rounds of .223 SS109, and other various rounds. While you do see some dimpling on the front of the target, the back of the target remained completely smooth. Nothing had enough of an impact to bulge any part of the back of the target. I need to mention that, while we hammered it at 30 yards, the target life expectancy will be severely reduced if you are shooting it at that range. I would hope that 50 yards would be a minimum. We did shoot it with .338 Winchester Magnum. Don't be shooting this target with a .338 Win Mag. At least not at 30 yards. This round went through so fast it didn't have time to bulge the back of the target. If you are a bullseye shooter, I wouldn't recommend this target for you. Our intent was that this target would be used as an assault/competition training tool. If you are constantly hitting one of these targets in exactly the same spot from about 50 yards, 1) you are shooting too slow, and 2) you'll probably be able to eat your way through it. You should have no problem with standard 30.06 and .308 cartridges at 100 yards or more. Give it a shot and see what happens!